Overview Summary
This article contains an overview of the Zoom Virtual Meeting platform. Specifically, this article references how to use the controls within a Zoom Meeting.
Key Features:
- Using the Command Panel as the Host in a Zoom Meeting
- Using the Command Panel as a Participant in a Zoom Meeting
How it Works:
As a Host
- Create a Zoom Meeting
- Locate the Command Panel at the bottom of the Meeting Window
- The left side commands control the Audio and Video components of the meeting
- Click to turn the microphone or camera on and off.
- Click the chevron to access advanced microphone and video settings
- The center commands control an assortment of meeting features (the features shown below include additional Host options)
- Click Security to open the Security drop-down menu
- Set permissions for participants to share screen, chat etc.
- Click Participants to open the Participants panel
- You can use this panel to view your meeting attendees
- Hover over their names to adjust privileges and audio/video controls
- Click Chat to open the Chat panel
- Type and view messages from participants
- Use the advanced settings to determine who can and cannot chat
- Click Share Screen to open the screen sharing window
- Use this window to determine what content to share with participants
- Click Record to start a recording of the session
- The recording will save as an mp4 file when it is completed
As a Participant
- Join a Zoom Meeting
- Locate the Command Panel at the bottom of the Meeting Window
- The left side commands control the Audio and Video components of the meeting
- Click to turn the microphone or camera on and off.
- Click the chevron to access advanced microphone and video settings
- The center commands control an assortment of meeting features (the features shown below are the only options available to Participants)
- Click Chat to open the Chat panel
- Type and view messages from other participants
- Click Share Screen to open the screen sharing window
- Use this window to determine what content to share with the group
- Sharing must be enabled for Participants by the Host
- Click Record to start a recording of the session
- You must first request recording permission from the Host, who can then grant Participants recording privileges
- Click Reactions to display a temporary clapping hands or a thumbs up emoji
WebEx System Requirements for PC & MAC
- Bandwidth Requirements
- 0 Mbps up and down for single screen
- 0 Mbps up 4.0 Mbps down for dual screen
- Screen Sharing Only: 150-300kbps
- Audio VoIP: 60-80kbps
- Zoom Platform Requirements
- PC – Windows 7 and higher
- MAC – OS x with Mac 10.10 and higher
For More Information:
View the attached Zoom Job Aid for more information on using the command panel in Zoom.
HR Connects article “How do I schedule a Zoom meeting?”
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